Honeywell Chronotherm IV T8600D User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
69-1409-1
T8600D Chronotherm® IV
Deluxe Programmable Thermostats
APPLICATION
The T8600 Chronotherm® IV Deluxe Programmable
Thermostat provides electronic control of 24 Vac single-
stage heating and cooling systems.
Refer to Table 1 for a general description of the
thermostat. All T8600 thermostats are powered by either
heating or cooling system.
MERCURY NOTICE
If this control is replacing a control that contains
mercury in a sealed tube, do not place your old
control in the trash. Dispose of properly.
Contact your local waste management authority
for instructions regarding recycling and the
proper disposal of the old control.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
the instructions can damage the product or cause
a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on
the product to make sure the product is suitable for
your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After completing installation, use these instructions
to check out the product operation.
Location
Install the thermostat about 1.5m (5 ft) above the floor in
an area with good air circulation at average temperature.
See Fig. 1.
Do not install the thermostat where it can be affected by:
— drafts, or dead spots behind doors and in corners.
— hot or cold air from ducts.
— radiant heat from sun or appliances.
— concealed pipes and chimneys.
— unheated (uncooled) areas such as an outside wall
behind the thermostat.
Table 1. Description of T8600 Thermostats
T8600 System Changeover
System
Selection
Fan
Selection Comments
D Heat-Cool Automatic Heat-Off-Cool-
Auto
On-Auto System and fan
selections are done by
keyboard.

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Wallplate Installation
The thermostat can be mounted horizontally on the wall
or on a 2 in. x 4 in. (50.8 mm x 101.6 mm) wiring box.
Position wallplate horizontally on the wall or on a
2 in. x 4 in. (50.8 mm x 101.6 mm) wiring box.
1. Position and level the wallplate (for appearance
only). The thermostat will function correctly even
when not level.
Fig. 1. Typical location of thermostat.
Fig. 2. Mounting the wallplate.
2. Use a pencil to mark the mounting holes. See Fig.
2.
3. Remove the wallplate from the wall and drill two
3/16 inch (76 mm) holes in the wall (if drywall) as
marked. For firmer material such as plaster, drill
two 7/32 inch (5.56 mm) holes. Gently tap anchors
(provided) into the drilled holes until flush with the
wall.
4. Position the wallplate over the holes, pulling wires
through the wiring opening.
5. Loosely insert the mounting screws into the holes.
6. Tighten mounting screws.
WIRING
All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and
ordinances. Refer to Fig. 3 through 5 for typical hookups.
A letter code is located near each terminal for
identification.
CAUTION
Electrical Hazard.
Can cause electrical shock or equipment
damage.
Disconnect power before wiring.
1. Loosen the terminal screws on the wallplate and
connect the system wires. See Fig. 6.
IMPORTANT
Use 18 gauge, color-coded thermostat cable for
proper wiring.
2. Securely tighten each terminal screw.
3. Push excess wire back into the hole.
4. Plug the hole with nonflammable insulation to
prevent drafts from affecting the thermostat.
Fig. 3. Typical hookup in heat only application.
5 FEET
[1.5 METERS]
YES NO
NO
NO
M1010
6
WIRES
THROUGH WALL
WALL
MOUNTING
HOLES
M15044
MOUNTING
SCREWS
WALL
ANCHORS (2)
L1
(HOT)
L2
M10346A
FAN
RELAY
G
THERMOSTAT
HEAT
RELAY
RRCW
TRANSFORMER
POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
NOT AVAILABLE ON T8600A MODELS.
1
2
1
2

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Fig. 4. Typical hookup in heat and cool
system with one transformers
Fig. 5. Typical hookup in heat and cool
system with two transformer.
Fig. 6. Correct wiring technique.
Mounting Thermostat
1. Engage tabs at the top of the thermostat and wall-
plate. See Fig. 7.
2. Press lower edge of case to close and latch.
NOTE: To remove the thermostat from the wall, first pull
out at the bottom of the thermostat; remove top
last.
Fig. 7. Mounting thermostat on wallplate.
L1
(HOT
)
L2
M10347A
FAN
RELAY
YG
THERMOSTAT
HEAT
RELAY
RW
COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR
TRANSFORMER
B
HEAT
DAMPER
COOL
DAMPER
O
1POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
CAN BE USED FOR CHANGEOVER VALVE ON SINGLE-STAGE HEAT
PUMP SYSTEMS.
AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS. OT WIRES MUST HAVE A
SEPARATE CABLE FROM THE THERMOSTAT CABLE.
2
2
2
1
3
OTOT
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
3
RC
L1
(HOT
)
L2
M10348
FAN
RELAY
YG
THERMOSTAT
RC
HEAT
RELAY
RW
L1
(HOT)
L2
COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR
HEATING
TRANSFORMER
COOLING
TRANSFORMER
B
HEAT
DAMPER
COOL
DAMPER
O
2
1POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS AND OVERLOAD
PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
JUMPER RC TERMINAL TO R TERMINAL WHEN INSTALLED ON A
ONE TRANSFORMER SYSTEM.
CAN BE USED FOR CHANGEOVER VALVE ON SINGLE-STAGE HEAT
PUMP SYSTEMS.
AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS. OT WIRES MUST HAVE A
SEPARATE CABLE FROM THE THERMOSTAT CABLE.
T8600D MODELS REQUIRE POWER TO R TERMINAL AT ALL TIMES.
2
3
3
1
1
3
4
OTOT
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
4
5
5
M482
6
F
OR WRAPAROUND
I
NSERTION STRIP
7
/16 IN. (11 MM).
FOR STRAIGHT INSERTION
STRIP 5/16 IN. (8 MM).
M1462
8
PRESS LOWER
EDGE OF CASE
TO LATCH.
ENGAGE TABS
AT TOP OF
THERMOSTAT
AND WALLPLATE.
A.
B
.

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Using Thermostat Keys
The thermostat keys are used to:
• set current day and time,
• program times and setpoints for heating and cooling,
• temporarily override program temperatures,
• display present setting,
• configure Installer Setup,
• check Self-Test,
• display outdoor temperature (select models),
• set the system operation,
• set the fan operation.
See Fig. 8 for the location of the keys.
Fig. 8. T8600D key locations and descriptions.
SETTINGS
System and Fan Settings
The System default setting is Heat and the Fan default
setting is Auto. Use the System and Fan keys to change
the settings. See Fig. 9. The fan settings can be set for
each program period individually. The system selection is
for all the program periods.
System settings control the thermostat operation as
follows:
Heat: The thermostat controls the heating.
Off: Both the heating and cooling are off.
Cool: The thermostat controls the cooling.
Auto: The thermostat automatically changes between
heating and cooling operation, depending on the
indoor temperature.
Fan settings control the system fan as follows:
On: Fan operates continuously.
Auto: Fan operates with equipment.
Fig. 9. Thermostat System and Fan key locations.
NOTE: Always press the keys with your fingertip or
similar blunt tool. Sharp instruments like a pen
or pencil point can damage the keyboard.
Temperature Settings
Refer to Table 2 for the default program. If the daytime
energy savings period is not used, press the period key
(Leave or Return) until the time is blank. The fan setting
feature is available on select thermostat models. See
Owner’s Guide, form number 69-0940, for complete
instructions on changing the program.
M14624
Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
INCREASE TEMPERATURE
SETTING OR SCROLL
FORWARD THROUGH
INSTALLER SETUP OPTIONS
DECREASE TEMPERATURE
SETTING OR SCROLL
BACKWARD THROUGH
INSTALLER SETUP OPTION
S
DISPLAY INFORMATION
SUCH AS PRESENT
SETTINGS AND OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
RETURN TO
NORMAL
OPERATIONS
ENTER
INDEFINITE
OR TIMED
HOLD MODE
SET CURRENT
DAY AND TIME
SET CURRENT OR
PROGRAM DAY
CHANGE BETWEEN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
AND STANDARD TIME
I
NCREASE TIME SETTING
O
R SCROLL FORWARD
T
HROUGH INSTALLER SETUP
A
ND SYSTEM TEST
DECREASE TIME SETTING OR
SCROLL BACKWARD THROUGH
INSTALLER SETUP AND SYSTEM TEST
COPY ONE PROGRAMMED
DAY TO ANOTHER DAY
SET WAKE TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
CHANGE BETWEEN
HEATING AND COOLING
SETPOINTS
SET LEAVE TIMES
AND SETPOINTS SET RETURN TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
SET SLEEP TIMES
AND SETPOINTS
SELECT SYSTEM
OPERATION
SELECT FAN
OPERATION
M14625
HoldTemp
Run
Program
Copy
Daylight
Time
Set Current
Day/Time
System Fan
Time Set Program
Day
System
Fan
Wake Leave Return Sleep
Heat/Cool
Settings

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INSTALLER SETUP
NOTE: For most applications, the thermostat factory
settings will not require changing. Review the
factory settings in Table 2 and if no changes are
necessary, go to the Installer Self-Test section.
The Installer Setup is used to customize the thermostat
to specific systems. Some of the options include
temperature display, system changeover, and outdoor
temperature display. Installer Setup numbers are listed in
Table 3. The table includes all the configuration options
and the factory settings for the T8600.
A combination of key presses is required to use the
Installer Setup feature:
— To enter the Installer Setup, press and hold the
information i key with the increase and
decrease keys until the first number is displayed.
All display segments appear for approximately three
seconds before the number is displayed. See Fig. 10
and 11.
— To advance to the next Installer Setup, press the
Time ∆key.
— To change a setting, use the increase or
decrease  key.
— To scroll the Installer Setup numbers backward, press
the Time ∇key.
— To exit the Installer Setup, press Run Program.
Fig. 10. Display of all LCD segments.
Fig. 11. Display of Installer Setup number and
setting.
CAUTION
Electric Heat System Configuration Hazard.
Can cause equipment damage.
Configure electrical heat system to 1 in Installer
Setup number 2 to prevent system running
without fan.
IMPORTANT
Only configurable numbers are shown on the
device. Example: If thermostat does not have a
System key, Installer Setup Number 12 will not
be displayed. Review Table 3 factory settings
and mark any desired changes in the Actual
Setting column. When Installer Setup is com-
plete, review the settings to confirm that they
match the system.
Table 2. Default Program Settings.
Period Time
Heat
Setpoint
Cool
Setpoint
Fan
Setting
Wake 6:00 AM 70°F
(21°C)
78°F
(25.5°C)
Auto
Leave 8:00 AM 62°F
(16.5°C)
85°F
(29.5°C)
Auto
Return 6:00 PM 70°F
(21°C)
78°F
(25.5°C)
Auto
Sleep 10:00 PM 62°F
(16.5°C)
82°F
(28°C)
Auto
M1455
9
Aux Ht
Set Day/TimeSet Program
Mon
Wake Leave Return Sleep OutdoorRoom
Filter
Wait System
Fan
Em Hea
t
On
Auto
Of
f
Coo
l
Auto
AM
PM
Hold for
Heat Cool
Repl Batt
Recovery
DST
TueWedThu Fri Sat Sun
Days
Temporary Setting
Em Ht
M14618
INSTALLER SETUP
NUMBER DISPLAY
(COLUMN 2 OF TABLE 3)
FACTORY SETTING OR OTHER
CHOICE DISPLAY (COLUMN 3
OR 5 OF TABLE 3)

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Table 3. Thermostat Installer Setup Options.
Select
Installer Setup
Number
(Press Time ∆
key to
change)
Factory Setting
Other Choices
(Press or key to change)
Actual
SettingDisplay Description Display Description
Not used. 1 — — — — —
Fan
operationa.
2 0 Conventional
applications
where equipment
controls fan
operation in heat
mode.
1 Heat pump or electric heat
applications where
thermostat controls fan
operation in heat mode.
Not used. 3 — — — — —
Heating
cycle rate.
4 6 6—6 cph used
for conventional
heat.
1, 3, or
9
1—1 cph used for radiant
floor heat, gravity
system.
3—3 cph used for hot
water systems or high
efficiency furnaces.
9—9 cph used for electric
heat systems.
Not used. 5 thru 11 — — — — —
System
setting
adjustment
12 1 Manual
changeover
0 or 2 0—Auto changeover.
2—Auto only
Adaptive
Intelligent
Recovery™
control.
13 0 Adaptive
Intelligent
Recovery™
control is
activated (system
starts early so
setpoint is
reached by start
of program
period).
1 Conventional recovery
(system starts recovery at
programmed time).
—
Degree
temperature
display
14 0 Temperature is
displayed in °F
1 Temperature is displayed
in °C
Not used. 15 — — — — —
Clock
format.
16 0 12-hour clock
format.
1 24-hour clock format.
Not used. 17 and 18 — — — — —
Extended
fan operation
in heatinga
19 0 No extended fan
operation after
the call for heat
ends.
1 Fan operation is extended
90 seconds after the call
for heat ends.
Extended
fan operation
in cooling
20 0 No extended fan
operation after
the call for cool
ends.
1 Fan operation is extended
90 seconds after the call
for cool ends.
Not used. 21 thru 23 — — — — —

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Outdoor
temperature
display
(select
models)
24 0 No outdoor
temperature is
displayed
1 Outdoor temperature is
displayed. Needs a
C70891000 Outdoor
Temperature Sensor to
operate.
Not used. 25 thru 29 — — — — —
Deadband 30 3 Heating and
cooling setpoints
can be set no
closer than 3°F to
(1.5°C).
4 thru
10
Heating and cooling
setpoints can be set no
closer than the chosen
value:
4—4°F (2°C)
5—5°F (2.5°C)
6—6°F (3°C)
7—7°F (3.5°C)
8—8°F (4°C)
9—9°F (4.5°C)
10—10°F (5°C)
Not used. 31 and 32 — — — — —
Minimum off
time for the
compressor.
33 5 Five-minute
minimum off time
for compressor.
0 thru 4 Minimum number of
minutes (0 thru 5) the
compressor will be off
between calls for the
compressor.
Temperature
range stops
in heating.
34 90 Highest heating
setpoint setting.
40 to 89 Temperature range (1°F
increments) of heating
setpoint settings.
Temperature
range stops
in cooling.
35 45 Lowest cooling
setpoint setting.
46 to 99 Temperature range (1°F
increments) of cooling
setpoint settings/
Not used. 36 — — — — —
Temperature
display
adjustment.
37 0 No difference in
displayed
temperature and
actual room
temperature.
3 thru -3 1—Display adjusts to 1°F
higher than actual
room temperature.
2—Display adjusts to 2°F
higher than actual
room temperature.
3—Display adjusts to 3°F
higher than actual
room temperature.
-1—Display adjusts to 1°F
lower than actual room
temperature.
-2—Display adjusts to 2°F
lower than actual room
temperature.
-3—Display adjusts to 3°F
lower than actual room
temperature.
Furnace air
filter timer.
43 2 30 days (System
run time)
0, 1, 3,
4
0 – off
1 – 10 days
3 – 60 days
4 – 120 days
(Time is counted when
heat, cool or fan is
running.)
Table 3. Thermostat Installer Setup Options. (Continued)
Select
Installer Setup
Number
(Press Time ∆
key to
change)
Factory Setting
Other Choices
(Press or key to change)
Actual
SettingDisplay Description Display Description

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IMPORTANT
Review the settings to confirm that they match
the system. Press Run Program to exit the
Installer Setup. The thermostat has saved the
Installer Setup changes and initiated a reset in
order to operate using the new settings. Be sure
to set the current day and time immediately.
Setting Current Day and Time
1. Press Set Current Day/Time.
NOTE: On initial powerup or after an extended power
loss, 1:00 pm flashes on the display until a key
is pressed
.
2. Press Day until the current day is displayed.
NOTE: Sun=Sunday, Mon=Monday,
Tue=Tuesday, Wed=Wednesday,
Thu=Thursday, Fri=Friday, Sat=Saturday.
3. Press Time ∆or Time ∇until the current time is dis-
played.
NOTE: Tapping the Set Current Day/Time changes the
time in one-hour increments.
NOTE: If the current time is Daylight Savings Time,
press Daylight Time until DST is displayed.
4. Press Run Program.
.
Viewing or Resetting Timer Settings
When the thermostat activates a timer, the thermostat
flashes Filter until the timer resets.
1. Reset the timer by pressing the ikey until the
expired timer is displayed.
2. Press the time key to reset the timer.
.
3. Press the Run Program key.
Humidifier
pad monitor.
44 0 Off 1, 2, 3 1 – 90 days
2 – 180 days
3 – 365 days
(Time is counted by
calendar days in heat
mode.)
Ultraviolet air
treatment
(UV) lamp
monitor.
45 0 Off 1 1 – 365 days
(Time is counted by
calendar days in any
mode.)
Table 3. Thermostat Installer Setup Options. (Continued)
Select
Installer Setup
Number
(Press Time ∆
key to
change)
Factory Setting
Other Choices
(Press or key to change)
Actual
SettingDisplay Description Display Description
M1461
9
Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
Set Day/Time
Mon
PM
M1462
0
Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
Set Day/Time
PM
Tue
M1462
1
Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day
Time
Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy
Set Day/Time
AM
Tue
M1462
2
Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time
Daylight
Time
Copy
Set Day/Time
AM
DST
Tue
M1462
3
Time Set Program
System Fan
Run
Program
Run
Program Hold Temp
Set Current
Day/Time Wake Leave Return Sleep
Day Heat/Cool
Settings
Daylight
Time Copy Wake Room
System
Fan
Heat
Auto
AM
DST
Tue
M2024
3
Filter Days
M2024
4
Filter Days

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NOTE: You can view the number of days remaining at
any time by pressing the ikey three or four
times. If more than one timer is active, all active
timers show sequentially when pressing the i
key several times.
INSTALLER SYSTEM TEST
Use the Installer System Test to check the thermostat
operation. Refer to Table 4 for a list of the available
system tests.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Minimum compressor off-time is bypassed
during Installer System Test.
Avoid cycling compressor quickly.
To start the system test:
Press and hold the increase and decrease keys at
the same time until 10 appears. All segments of the
display are displayed before the 10 appears. See Fig. 12
and 13.
Fig. 12. LCD segments display.
Fig. 13. Test number display.
Refer to Table 5 for the directions and results of the
specific tests.
NOTE: Press Time ∆to advance to the next test and
Time ∇to go back to the previous test. Press
Run Program to exit the system test
Table 4. Tests Available In Installer System Test.
Test
Number System Test Description
10-19 Heating equipment can be turned on and
off.
30-39 Cooling equipment can be turned on and
off.
40-49 Fan equipment can be turned on and off.
60 0 to
60 19
Keyboard keys test.
70-79 Thermostat information, including date
code and software versions, is displayed.
M1455
9
Aux Ht
Set Day/TimeSet Program
Mon
Wake Leave Return Sleep OutdoorRoom
Filter
Wait System
Fan
Em Hea
t
On
Auto
Of
f
Coo
l
Auto
AM
PM
Hold for
Heat Cool
Repl Batt
Recovery
DST
TueWedThu Fri Sat Sun
Days
Temporary Setting
Em Ht
M1461
2
Table 5. Installer System Test Options.
Keys to
Press
Test
Number Description
Heating Equipment System Test
Time ∆10 Enter heating equipment system test.
11 Heat comes on. When Installer Setup number 2 is 1; the system fan is also energized.
10 Heat and system fan turn off.
Cooling Equipment System Test
Time ∆30 Change from heating to cooling equipment system test.
31 Cool and system fan come on.
30 Cool and system fan turn off.
Fan Equipment System Test
Time ∆40 Change from cooling to fan equipment system test.

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NOTE: Press any key and the displayed numbers change. Press Time ∇to go to the previous test and Time ∆to go to
the next test. The Run Program key does not exit this test. Press Time ∆or Time ∇and then the Run Program
key to exit.
THERMOSTAT INFORMATION
1. Press the Time ∆key to access the thermostat
information.
2. Press the increase key to display the production
date code. The first two large digits are the month
and the third digit is the last digit of the year
(Example: 027 = February 1997)
.
3. Press the increase key again to display the soft-
ware identification code. (Example: 02 = software
ID code 2).
4. Press the increase key again to display the soft-
ware revision number (Example: 001 = Revision
number 1).
5. Press the increase key again to display the
EEPROM identification code. (Example: 314 =
EEPROM ID 314).
6. Press the Run Program key to exit the system test.
The system test times out after four minutes with-
out any key presses.
CHECKOUT
Outdoor Temperature Sensor
(Select Models)
Allow the outdoor temperature sensor to absorb the
outdoor air for a minimum of five minutes before taking a
reading.
41 Fan comes on.
40 Fan turns off.
Key Operation System Test
Time ∆60 1 Change from fan to key operation system test.
Table 5. Installer System Test Options. (Continued)
Keys to
Press
Test
Number Description
M1461
3
M1461
4
M1461
5
M1461
7
M1461
7